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Monday, November 24, 2014

3 natural pain relievers that are as powerful as drugs, without the side effects

Unfortunately, acute or chronic pain is something that everyone in their
life experiences at one time or another. Even though this is a powerful
reminder from the body that something is either healing or going
terribly wrong, a way to manage the pain is often required in order to
live a functional lifestyle.

The first resort to manage this type
of pain has typically been prescriptions or over the counter drugs.
These medications do have side effects, however, and people are
beginning to realize there are more natural solutions that can be as
effective or more powerful than drugs. Here are 3 of them.

Boswellia

Often
called Indian Frankincense, boswellia originates in the dry areas of
India, Africa, and the Mediterranean. It is a remarkable plant and is
becoming better known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Inflammation
is the root of chronic pain. The unique acids (boswellic acids) block
the overproduction of cytokinetic activity in damaged tissues while
enhancing blood flow to the joints. This combination has also been shown
to increase joint mobility and loosen stiff joints.

Boswellia
has shown great success at reducing inflammatory conditions such as
Crohn's, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ulcerative colitis, and
other painful conditions. Many studies have shown that it is as
effective as NSAID's, which are the most commonly prescribed drug for
issues related to inflammation and chronic pain.

Turmeric

Another
powerful anti-inflammatory food with exceptional pain relief
properties, turmeric is an ancient spice commonly used in Indian and
Asian cuisine. Turmeric has shown to work better than many other
pain-killing drugs at relieving arthritis, joint pain, stiffness, muscle spasms, and other chronic pain conditions.

A
natural painkiller and COX-2 inhibitor, turmeric has been shown to be a
safe and effective remedy due to its ability to not only stop
inflammation, but to suppress nerve related pain as well. This makes it
exceptional for those who suffer from fibromyalgia.